Aqua-mom! Nicole Kidman, 49, is 'in talks' to join the cast of Aquaman as Jason Momoa's, 37, mother

Nicole Kidman might be joining the DC Cinematic Universe. 

The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actress is reportedly 'in early negotiations' to join the cast of Aquaman as the title character's mother, according to The Hollywood Reporter

'Nicole has been director, James Wan's, top choice for weeks, with an official offer finally going out on Monday,' an insider told the publication.  

Aquamom? Nicole Kidman is reportedly 'in early negotiations' to join the cast of Aquaman as the title character's mother, according to The Hollywood Reporter

Nicole Kidman is only 12 years older than Jason Momoa, who is set to star as Aquaman in the highly-anticipated film. 

The 37-year-old Game Of Thrones hunk made a brief appearance as Aquaman last year in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice and reprised his role as the Atlantean superhero in Justice League, which is due out November 17.

As for the stand-alone Aquaman movie, Jason attended a table reading earlier this week.

Production is expected to begin in Queensland, Australia as early as April, although previous reports had suggested filming would begin in May.

Underwater royalty: The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actress is only 12 years older than Jason Momoa, who is set to star as Aquaman in the highly-anticipated film

If the deal goes through, the Australian actress would play the superhero's mother, Atlanna, who hails from royalty in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. As the story goes, she escapes her kingdom and falls in love with a lighthouse keeper, giving birth to the boy who will one day grow up to be a bridge between two worlds. 

The new report also revealed that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who starred on Netflix’s The Get Down, is in early talks to play the villain known as Black Manta.

Meanwhile, Amber Heard is already on board as Mera, Aquaman's love interest, and Willem Dafoe will portray Aquaman’s advisor, scientist Dr. Vulko. Patrick Wilson will play Orm, Aquaman’s villainous half-brother. 

More casting news! The new report also revealed that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who starred on Netflix’s The Get Down, is in early talks to play the villain known as Black Manta

  

 

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